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Up to $7,000 BC Rebate Grants

Posted on April 27, 2011 by penticton-realestate

This incentive program or one quite similar was offered a few years ago and I took advantage at that time. If you didn’t get to take advantage then or have more renovations to complete do so in the next few … Continue reading →

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20 Years of Renting.

Posted on April 25, 2011 by penticton-realestate

In my process of marketing a new listing at 110 Skaha Place, the unit is rent-able and there are lots of renters in the Okanagan. I decided to evaluate the true cost of renting over a significant period of time. … Continue reading →

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Fest of Ale, Penticton BC 2011

Posted on April 21, 2011 by penticton-realestate

Last weekend I attended the annual Fest of Ale in Penticton BC.This year differed from the last few. Tokens doubled in price to $2.00/ 5 oz drink. The line ups were HUGE, unexpected wait times and as expected, tons and … Continue reading →

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March 2011 Stats

Posted on April 19, 2011 by penticton-realestate

Here are the stats for Penticton obtained from the South Okanagan Real Estate Board. If one looks a little further in depth we find that single family homes year to date in comparison to last year units sold are down 36%. … Continue reading →

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Bring back the 80′s MS fundraiser!!!

Posted on April 17, 2011 by penticton-realestate

When: April 21 2011 starts at 7pm – taxi time! Where: The Barley Mill, Penticton BC Why: MS WALK Fundraiser Yes, I am currently promoting another real estate teams fundraiser. Who can resist an 80′s themed party all in the … Continue reading →

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Patience & Wisdom in a Buyer’s Market

Posted on April 15, 2011 by penticton-realestate

This image is compliments of my mother. I relate this to our current Buyer’s market. Rates are still at an all time low and many young families can finally afford to get into the market. A market where young families … Continue reading →

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ROCK YOUR VOTE

Posted on April 14, 2011 by penticton-realestate

This upcoming Saturday April 16th from 7pm – 10pm (Shatfrod Centre) 760 Main St. Penticton BC  Join the Daybeats along with Aiden Mayes Ari Neufeld Sean Riley Eswen Blagdon Endren Sheperd and guests. This is an opportunity to talk to … Continue reading →

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Top Floor Lakeview Condo – Penticton BC

Posted on April 13, 2011 by penticton-realestate

The condo doesn’t match the building! Most of you Pentictonites know of the 3 older buildings in the cul-de-sac by Skaha Lake. These 3 buildings have smaller condo’s mostly vacation, rented out or occupied by young couples or single folks. … Continue reading →

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Fireman’s Brigade

Posted on April 9, 2011 by penticton-realestate

A few Saturday’s ago I attended the Fireman’s Ball, it was sold out the first time I attempted to find tickets, but I was determined. The Daybeats are a fabulously talented local band and were playing that night so I … Continue reading →

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Top 3% in Canada

Posted on April 9, 2011 by penticton-realestate

2010 was a very busy year for myself and real estate in general. I had the honour of working with amazing clients and their referrals. Last week we had our annual Royal LePage Awards Ceremony and for the first time I … Continue reading →

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